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Hit nose hard 4 months after septoplasty

TorskaTempenJan 17, 2018
I had septoplasty surgery 4 months ago. I was in a bit of a rush day and a half ago at work and really went nose first into this cabinet (clumsy..) I bled from both nostrils and it stopped 10 minutes after. I've been bleeding slightly every since, clogging up my nose/throath and it stops and start several times throughout the day.Nose hurts slightly, not swollen but a little heavy breathing and lightheaded when it bleeds. Will this pass by itself? Thanks

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